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Application Software
Slides By Rana Usman SattarStudent Of BBA(Hons)PMAS Arid Agriculture University RawalpindiGmail: [email protected]: [email protected]
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Application SoftwareApplication software consists of programsdesigned to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.Application software has a variety of uses:1. To make business activities more efficient2. To assist with graphics and multimedia projects3. To support home, personal, and educational tasks4. To facilitate communications
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Application SoftwareApplication software is available in a
variety of forms: packagedcustom Web applicationOpen source sharewarefreewarepublic domain.
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Packaged software is mass-produced,copyrighted retail software that meets the
needsof a wide variety of users, not just a single
useror company. Packaged software is available
inretail stores or on the Web.Custom software performs functions
specificto a business or industry. Sometimes a
companycannot find packaged software that meets itsunique requirements.
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A Web application is a Web site that allowsusers to access and interact with software fromany computer or device that is connected tothe Internet. Many Web sites provide freeaccess to their programs; some charge a fee.Open source software is software providedfor use, modification, and redistribution.This software has no restrictions from thecopyright holder regarding modification ofthe software’s internal instructions and itsredistribution.
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Shareware is copyrighted software that is
distributed at no cost for a trial period. Touse a shareware program beyond that
period,you send payment to the program
developer.Freeware is copyrighted software
providedat no cost by an individual or a companythat retains all rights to the software.
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Public-domain software has been donated
for public use and has no copyright restrictions.
Anyone can copy or distribute public-domainsoftware to others at no cost.
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Business SoftwareBusiness software is application softwarethat assists people in becoming more effectiveand efficient while performing their dailybusiness activities. Business software includesprograms such as word processing, spreadsheet,database, presentation, note taking, personalinformation manager, business software forphones, business software suites, project
management,accounting, document management,and enterprise computing software.
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Business Software
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Word Processing SoftwareWord processing software, sometimes
called a word processor, allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes Graphics
Millions of people use word processing software
every day to develop documents such as letters,
memos, reports, mailing labels, newsletters, and
Web pages.
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Spreadsheet SoftwareSpreadsheet software allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data. These rows and
columns collectively are called a worksheet.Because of spreadsheet software’slogical approach to organizing data, many
peopleuse this software to organize and present nonfinancial data, as well as financial data.
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Database SoftwareA database is a collection of data organizedin a manner that allows access, retrieval, anduse of that data. In a manual database, youmight record data on paper and store it in afiling cabinet.Database software is application softwarethat allows users to create, access, and managea database. Using database software, youcan add, change, and delete data in a database;sort and retrieve data from the database;and create forms and reports using the data inthe database.
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Presentation SoftwarePresentation software is application
softwarethat allows users to create visual aids for Presentations to communicate ideas,
messages, and other information to a group. The presentations can be viewed as slides, sometimes called a slide show, that are
displayed on a large monitor or on a projection screen.
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Note Taking SoftwareNote taking software is application softwarethat enables users to enter typed text,
handwrittencomments, drawings, or sketches anywhereon a page and then save the page as partof a notebookUsers find note taking software convenientduring meetings, class lectures, conferences,in libraries, and other settings that previouslyrequired a pencil and tablet of paper forrecording thoughts and discussions.
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Note Taking Software
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Business Software SuiteA software suite is a collection of
individual programs available together as a unit.Popular business software suites include
Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, Corel WordPerfect Office, and Google Docs.
Software suites offer two major advantages:
lower cost and ease of use.
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Personal InformationManager SoftwareA personal information manager (PIM)
isapplication software that includes an
appointmentcalendar, address book, notepad, and otherfeatures to help users organize personal information.Mobile devices such as smart phones andPDAs include, among many other features,PIM functionality.
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Personal InformationManager Software
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Business Software for PhonesIn addition to PIM software, a huge varietyof business and other software is available
forPhones Some software is preloadedon the phone, while other programs canbe downloaded or accessed on memory
cardsthat you insert in a slot on the device.
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Project ManagementSoftwareProject management software allows a
user toplan, schedule, track, and analyze the
events, resources, and costs of a project.
Project management software helps users manage project variables, allowing them to complete a project on time and within
budget.
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Project ManagementSoftware
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Accounting SoftwareAccounting software helps companiesrecord and report their financial transactionsWith accounting software, business users perform accounting activities related to the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable,
purchasing, invoicing, and payroll functions. Accounting Software also enables business users to write and Print checks, track checking account activity, and update and reconcile balances on demand.
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Accounting Software
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Document Management SoftwareDocument management software
providesa means for sharing, distributing, and
searchingthrough documents by converting theminto a format that can be viewed by any user.A popular file format that document
managementsoftware uses to save converted documentsis PDF (Portable Document Format),developed by Adobe Systems.
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Enterprise Computing SoftwareA large organization, commonly referred toas an enterprise, requires special computingsolutions because of its size and large
geographicdistribution. A typical enterprise consists of a wide
variety of departments, centers, and divisions
collectively known as functional units.
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Graphics and MultimediaSoftwareThis software includes computer aideddesign, desktop publishing, paint/imageediting, photo editing, video and audio editing,multimedia authoring, and Web page authoring.Power users such as engineers, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists often use sophisticated software that allows them to work with graphics and multimedia.
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Graphics and MultimediaSoftware
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Computer-aided design (CAD) softwareis a sophisticated type of application softwarethat assists a professional user in creating engineering,architectural, and scientific designs.Desktop publishing (DTP) softwareenables professional designers to create sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many
colors.Professional DTP software is ideal for the production of high-quality color documents such as textbooks, corporate newsletters, marketing literature, product catalogs, and annual reports.
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Paint software, also called illustration software,allows users to draw pictures shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools such as a pen, brush, eyedropper, and paint bucket.
Image editing software provides the capabilitiesof paint software and also includes the capability toenhance and modify existing images and pictures.